Among the natural rights of the colonists are these: First a right to life, secondly to liberty, and thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can. Samuel Adams colonistdefendliberty Change image and share on social
There is a solid satisfaction in one's having and being conscious that he merits the good opinion of men of true discernment and real worth. But to have a name among the weak and the wicked is shame and reproach. Samuel Adams consciousdiscernmentgood share on social
It behooves every American to encourage home manufactures, that our oppressors may feel through their pockets the effects of their blind folly. Samuel Adams americanbehoovesblind Change image and share on social
The natural liberty of man is to be free from any superior power on Earth, and not to be under the will or legislative authority of man, but only to have the law of nature for his rule. Samuel Adams authorityearthfree Change image and share on social
We cannot make events. Our business is wisely to improve them. Samuel Adams businesseventimprove Change image and share on social
The Constitution shall never be construed... to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms. Samuel Adams armcitizenconstitution Change image and share on social
Numerous have been the manifestations of God's providence in sustaining us. In the gloomy period of adversity, we have had 'our cloud by day and pillar of fire by night.' We have been reduced to distress, and the arm of Omnipotence has raised us up. Samuel Adams adversityarmcloud share on social
It does not take a majority to prevail... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men. Samuel Adams brushfiresfreedomirate Change image and share on social
He who is void of virtuous attachments in private life is, or very soon will be, void of all regard for his country. There is seldom an instance of a man guilty of betraying his country, who had not before lost the feeling of moral obligations in his private connections. Samuel Adams attachmentbetrayconnection share on social
For my own part, I have been wont to converse with poverty; and however disagreeable a companion she may be thought to be by the affluent and luxurious, who were never acquainted with her, I can live happily with her the remainder of my life if I can thereby contribute to the redemption of my country. Samuel Adams acquaintaffluentcompanion share on social